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When
Sunday, October 18th, 2026
Where
695 Waterfront Way, Vancouver WA
Distances
10K · Half
Typical weather
47–62°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
44–59°F
rain
2024
44–54°F
dry
2023
51–71°F
dry
2022
52–76°F
dry
2021
46–57°F
dry
2020
54–66°F
dry
2019
46–57°F
rain
2018
46–66°F
dry
2017
47–61°F
rain
2016
46–56°F
rain
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About this race
Event Overview
- Event Name: Girlfriends Run
- Date: 2026-10-18
- Location: 695 Waterfront Way, Vancouver, WA
- Race URL: https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Vancouver/GirlfriendsRun?aflt_token=QZt1KFBDIiIun5smo9vi7y59qq2fNLcB
Charitable Impact
- Funds Raised: Over $900,000 over the last 18 years
- Event Purpose: Designed specifically for women to come together for personal wellness and support an important women’s cause
- Inspiration: Honors and supports Joleen Skarberg, a breast cancer survivor
- Participation: Joleen runs every year with family and friends, proudly wearing the number #1
Participation Details
- Event Types: Offers a Half Marathon, 10K & 6K
- Walking vs. Running: About half of the participants run, while the other half walk
- Combination: Many participants do a mix of running and walking
- Finish Line: It doesn’t matter how you get there, as long as you finish!
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